Tortilla Ornaments

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   Special equipment: cookie cutters or kitchen shears, a drinking straw and thin ribbon or butcher's twine

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   Line a baking sheet with paper towels or fit with a cooling rack.

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   In a pie dish, mix together the sugar and cinnamon.

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   Add enough oil to a shallow heavy-bottomed pot to come 1 inch up the sides.

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   Heat over medium to low heat until a deep-fry thermometer inserted in the oil registers 360 degrees F.

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   Use large cookie cutters or kitchen shears to make desired shapes and designs with the flour tortillas.

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   Use a straw to make a hole on top of each for hanging.

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   Fry each tortilla shape for 1 to 2 minutes per side.

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   Remove and drain on the prepared baking sheet.

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    Dredge the tortillas in the cinnamon sugar while still hot.

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    To assemble, thread a piece of ribbon or butcher's twine through the hole on top of each ornament and tie off to form a loop for hanging.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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